scripophily

scripophily definition - finance
A hobby that involves collecting antique stock and bond certificates. Although these certificates donÂ’t have any value as securities, they have value due to their antique status. The prestige of the company and the beauty of the certificates determine their value.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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